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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 646.65 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 646.65 and 225.72 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 646.65 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/646.65 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 646.65 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 145,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,961.84/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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